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What Does The Fallout From World Pro Mean Going Into The IBJJF Worlds?

Having had time to fully digest and analyze everything that went down last week in Abu Dhabi at the 2016 World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships, let’s use that knowledge to look ahead to the IBJJF Worlds (scheduled for Jun 1-5) and see how things stand. 

Apr 29, 2016

Felipe Pena's Epic Podium Selfies

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Apr 28, 2016

Weekend Recap: Rafael Mendes Returns, First Abu Dhabi World Awards & More

It's Monday April 25 and we take a look back at the weekend. While all eyes were on Abu Dhabi for the World Pro, there was still plenty of jiu-jitsu out there worth keeping track of – here are your highlights. 

Apr 25, 2016

Final Day of 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro: Full Results & Videos

Full results and videos of matches from the final day of the 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships.

Apr 23, 2016

Who is the Abu Dhabi World Pro Competitor Jose Junior?

One of the biggest shocks of the 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro was the arrival of a relatively unknown grappler in the finals of the black belt absolute division. 

Apr 22, 2016

Legendary Jiu-JItsu Champions Ready To Compete At 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro

New to the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship this year there will be the opportunity for fans to catch six heavy-hitting legends of the sport competing in the inaugural Legends series. They will step onto the mat at the IPIC Arena on the final day of the World Pro, Saturday April 23. 

Apr 22, 2016

List of 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro Finalists – Updated Live

Here is the list of finalists for the black belt divisions at the 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro.

Apr 22, 2016

Controversy At World Pro! Lucas Lepri Out First Round — Video

Defending -77kg champion Lucas Lepri was knocked out in the first round of the 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro in a controversial match with Luan Carvalho that originally the 2015 gold medallist declared the winner.

Apr 22, 2016

Abu Dhabi World Pro Gallery – Black Belt Absolute Division

Select photos of the black belt absolute division (men's and women's) at Abu Dhabi World Pro from William Burkhardt @bjjpix. You can read the results and find links to the videos here 

Apr 21, 2016

2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro Black Belt Absolute — Full Results & Video Links

Here you'll find full results from the men's black belt absolute division of the 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Check the event page for videos of the matches.

Apr 21, 2016

Shock & Drama As Favorites Fall In Abu Dhabi World Pro Absolute

The absolute division at the 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro was full of surprises as favorites fell, underdogs advanced and two promising competitors found themselves DQ’d.

Apr 21, 2016

Marcus Buchecha Almeida OUT of World Pro Absolute Division!

2015 Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion Marcus Buchecha Almeida is OUT of the absolute division. The defending champ entered his name but withdrew this morning and did not compete.

Apr 21, 2016

World Pro Black Belt Absolute Brackets Out Now, Starts 11.30am Local Time

The brackets for the 2016 World Pro black belt absolute division have been released and matches start approximately at 11:30am local time.

Apr 21, 2016

Abu Dhabi World Pro Viewing Guide Thursday-Saturday

The 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro is underway! With all nine mats being streamed live (and later uploaded for replay) here on FloGrappling, we’ve created a viewer’s guide so that you can catch all of the action. 

Apr 20, 2016